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This page presents some of the products used in photo-enforcement. Material is provided by vendors. The page is divided into four section broadly grouping the products. Some products overlap the group they are in. For information about any specific product on this page, please contact that vendor.

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HOV Violation Products

Computer Recognition Systems, Inc.

Computer Recognition Systems, Inc.  provides video based traffic monitoring and control systems for a variety of applications. This section reviews the current projects underway in the Americas and/or those recently completed, and a brief mention of some new ventures abroad.

The projects are broken down by application category and by state/country.

High Occupancy Vehicle Enforcement and Review (HOVER)

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CRS has installed a High Occupancy Vehicle Enforcement and Review (HOVER) system with Transfomation Systems (Transfo) and the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) in Dallas. The system uses three (3) cameras to capture images and read the license plates of vehicle traveling in High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.  In this case an Image Capture System and License Plate Reader have been combined into a single 19 inch ISAbus industrial computer.  The operating system is iRMX to accomplish the large number of real time tasks.   The system combines three camera images.  JPEG  images of the front and side are combined with a license plate image of the vehicle rear.  The plate reader performs a real-time look-up to a white list as a filter to real-time enforcement actions.  A Violation Review Workstation provides additional image review and violation processing capabilities. The following are some sample images.

Rear Plate Image


See  Transfomation Systems Web Site http://www.transfo.com

 

639 Massachusetts Avenue 
Cambridge, MA 02139 
USA
Fishponds Close 
Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2QA 
ENGLAND
Phone: 617.491.7665 
Fax: 617.491.7753 
email: salcrsus@ix.netcom.com
Phone: 118.979.2077 
Fax: 118.977.4734 
email: anne@crs-vision.demon.co.uk

   


Red-Light Violation Products

Several companies manufacture red-light equipment. ATS, CRI, Gatsometer, ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH, multanova, Nestor, and Sodi manufacture most of the systems in use in the world today.

American Traffic Systems (ATS)

American Traffic Systems is a U.S. company with corporate offices in Arizona. According to ATS' web site,

"American Traffic Systems leads the industry with the advanced RL-200 red-light camera systems. The camera is housed in a permanent enclosure at dangerous intersections. Statistics show that driver behavior and violation patterns are almost immediately modified once the system is installed. To maximize efficiency and leverage cost effectiveness of an automated traffic enforcement system, cameras can be rotated from site to site. And because ATS systems are integrated and fully interchangeable, cameras can be exchanged with other ATS enforcement applications, such as railroad crossing and highway safety systems."

For more information, please contact:

American Traffic Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 9891 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

Tel: 602.922.2100
Fax: 602.994.5508
WWW.ATSTraffic.com

Computer Recognition Systems, Inc.

Computer Recognition Systems, Inc.  provides video based traffic monitoring and control systems for a variety of applications. This section reviews the current projects underway in the Americas and/or those recently completed, and a brief mention of some new ventures abroad.

Electronic Red-Light and Speed Enforcement (ERASE T)

China

CRS has recently received an order for the high resolution Image Capture System to be used for red-light violation enforcement. This makes use of the CRS PCImageT Module(s) located in the CRS Image Capture System. The triggers can be provided by an external source or generated directly by the camera. The  Jeep and motorcycle images were produced with the same hardware as used in the ERASE system.

The following are examples of the HDTV images captured during testing.  The images have been cropped and  JPEG compressed.


 
639 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02139  USA 

Phone: 617.491.7665 
Fax: 617.491.7753 
email: salcrsus@ix.netcom.com

Fishponds Close 
Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2QA 
ENGLAND

Phone: 118.979.2077 
Fax: 118.977.4734 
email: anne@crs-vision.demon.co.uk

Gatsometer

GatsometerGatsometer is a manufacture of photo-enforcement equipment based in The Netherlands. Their products are used globally. They are especially popular in Australia.

Products

Radar speed equipment :
  • Radar type 24
  • Radar type 24-RET
  • Radar type JUNIOR
  • Radar type DUMMY
  • RadCam type 24
  • FIP (Fixed Installation Post)
Trafficcamera :
RLC (red-light camera) :
  • RLC 36
  • RLC 36mc
  • RLC 36msg
Fiber optic sign :
  • triggered by loops
  • triggered by radar
Accessories :
  • Energy Box

Multanova

Multanova is a Swiss-based company which produces photo-enforcement equipment. It (along with Robot and ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH) is a subsidiary of RMH Rothe Mueller Holding, Deizisau, Germany

Their cameras are PC controlled and can even be configured remotely via a phone line.

 

Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc

Overview
· Real-time intersection monitoring and red light violation detection
· Real-time transmission of violation video sequences
· Collision avoidance feature helps to prevent the risk of intersection crashes
· Live surveillance capabilities

CrossingGuard®, from Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc., combines advanced video-detection technology with roadside video cameras to provide intersection monitoring for red light violation enforcement and improved intersection safety. This digital video solution is more effective, more efficient, and provides much more functionality than traditional wet-film systems.

CrossingGuard provides automated enforcement by capturing multiple high resolution video clips of the red light violation. Images of the front and rear license plates, driver image, and surrounding conditions (i.e. vehicle approach, driver behavior, signal occlusion, etc.) are automatically converted to digital format and transmitted via telephone line to the enforcement agency. This direct communication from the intersection eliminates the additional film retrieval and processing steps required by wet-film systems, reduces the risk of data corruption, and minimizes citation turnaround time.

Violation verification is simplified with CrossingGuard's "Playback" software that allows officials to view the captured video sequences, showing the full violation as well as the color close-up images of the vehicle. The comprehensive data provided enables officials to verify and issue a higher number of citations and maintain more than enough evidence to defend a violation, if challenged.

Additionally, CrossingGuard can also help to reduce the risk of intersection crashes associated with red light running. Through its advanced video detection technology, CrossingGuard is able to track approaching traffic to predict whether or not a driver will stop for the red light. If the system predicts that the vehicle will not stop, the system begins recording the violation, and it sends a message to the signal light controller to briefly extend the red light for crossing traffic. The violation is captured on video and a collision can be avoided.

And CrossingGuard provides "live" surveillance of all monitored intersections from the enforcement agency - with complete operator pan/tilt/zoom camera control. This allows any of the cameras to provide real-time video surveillance of traffic incidents or conditions at any monitored intersection. This capability enables officials to respond more quickly to incidents and better manage their emergency resources. After surveillance, each camera can be instantly reconfigured to its CrossingGuard "pre-set" position with the touch of a button.

CrossingGuard also automatically collects an array of traffic data which can assist officials in understanding traffic patterns. To simplify data reporting, measurement, and analysis, the information is stored and maintained in a central, ODBC-compliant database. Information and reports are easily exported to database files, word processing or spreadsheet reports. This can facilitate traffic planning, trend analysis, and incident reporting.

CrossingGuard's video and PC-based components can be adapted to meet the installation requirements of any intersection. Because the system is installed above ground, the need for costly, disruptive and time consuming pavement cutting and lane closures is eliminated. There are no in-ground loops to install or maintain. The cameras are mounted on roadside poles or mast arms. A "ruggedized PC" is installed in the traffic controller cabinet or in an enclosure by the roadside. Phone line communications are deployed for the transmission of video and data between the intersection and the enforcement agency. The agency is equipped with a CrossingGuard Server PC which receives and stores violation data, and supports viewing violation evidence.

CrossingGuard is built upon standard PC hardware and software components. This design not only provides the reliability and price/performance benefits of PC hardware, but also an upgrade path for investment protection, and a flexible platform for adding functionality or future traffic monitoring applications as needs or requirements grow.

Better enforcement of red light violations has proven to significantly reduce the number of red light running occurrences over time. With CrossingGuard, transportation and law enforcement officials can take advantage of the most advanced traffic monitoring technology available to enhance their law enforcement efforts and improve intersection safety.

Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc., a division of Nestor, Inc. and headquartered in Providence, RI, is an emerging leader in providing innovative, video-based monitoring systems and services for traffic management and safety. Founded in 1996, the company incorporates its patented, neural network pattern-recognition technologies into intelligent, real-time solutions that promote traffic efficiency and intersection safety by enabling better roadway utilization, planning and management.


MegaPixel Ltd.

The Scientific and research-based company MegaPixel Ltd. was founded in 1989 in Moscow, Russia. The company is engaged in development software and hardware for computer vision system based on neuro-like algorithms.

MegaPixel Ltd. has already implemented more than 20 scientific projects in cooperation with USA, Italy, German parthners. Our main applications are:

  • Vehicle license plate recognition systems,
  • Video surveillance motion detector systems,
  • Systems for reading symbolic information from trains and containers,
  • Computer vision systems for robots,
  • Intelligent video scanners for OCR in non-standard applications such as reading factory numbers from car engine,
  • Automatic reading machines (for reading books, newspapers, indicators, indexes, and ect.) for the visually impaired.

MegaPixel is unique in that it provides solutions based neuro-like algorithms that function in a manner similar to human optic system.

License Plate Recognition System

MegaPixel has been developing license plate recognition systems since 1995. The systems were first developed for recognition of Russian plates which are often more difficult to read that those in other countries.

Russian License Plates

Russian license plates exist in 16 combinations of digits and letters, which can be both large and small, black and white:

     

Most frequently occurring license plate types

     

New license plate types

   

Old license plate types

 

Transit license plate types

Plates for countries near to Russia present even a greater variety.

  Russian license plates not always are pure. It is a dirty, salt, dust:

 

Other difficult images (shadow problems):

 

 

 

Some car after failures (distorted license plates):

 

 

Other distorted license plates:

Problems of the imperfect equipment and communications:

 

These problems present real challenges to plate recognition systems.

MegaPixel's Systems

The first MegaPixel's system MegaCar was developed in 1996. The basis of the system was an ISA-bus Image Processor MegaFrame-3 from Megapixel. The frame size was 336*192*8 bit grayscale. The working range of the vertical size for standard size characters was 12-16 pixels (on the average 14 pixels). As the vertical size of the standard size characters is 80 mm (all European plates are the same), the field of view is 1.9 m:

 

 

The second MegaPixel's system CarFlow was developed in 1998. It was the PCI-bus Image Processor MegaFrame-4.

   MegaFrame-4

The frame size for MegaFrame-4 is 768*288 gray or color pixels (rectangular, not square, pixels). MegaFrame-4 works much faster then MegaFrame-3.

The first: PCI-bus much faster then ISA-bus.

The second: MegaFrame-4 has the powerful hardware support of the Xilinx FPGA chip. This chip is suitable because the MegaPixel's neuro-like algorithms (Gaussian functions) use only 8 fixed bits while completely corresponding to the dynamic range of a real neuron - 1:10 Hence, there is no need for an expensive DSP solutions with floating point. Maximizing the resolution on the horizontal axis has allowed us to reduce the vertical size up to 10 pixels. It corresponds to a field of view approximately 3m:

Width of a Field of View, Character's Resolution

Today approximately 30 companies offer License Plate Recognition Systems including Automatic Number Plate Recognition and Electro-Optical Technologies, Inc.

Unfortunately, the majority of the companies do not specify characteristics of the systems. Therefore, for comparative analysis, which is not complete, the systems of Talon from Racal Messenger Ltd., IMPC from Optasia Systems Pte Ltd. and materials from an excellent article "Opening the Shutters on Traffic Surveillance" from PULNiX America, Inc. were chosen.

One of the requirements stated by Talon is "Size of a plate: Between 25% and 33% of horizontal field of view of camera". This corresponds to a field of view from 1.5m to 2.0m (length of all European plate is 0.5m) or a resolution from 15 to 20 pixels per character.

One of the requirements stated by IMPS is "The character's height as captured would be at least 18 pixels high". This corresponds to a field of view 1.7m. All calculations are made for European license plates.

The author of the Article writes, "For typical OCR reading, it is necessary to have at least 10 pixels/inch." This corresponds to a field of view 1.95m or a resolution 22.5 pixels per character (USA license plate, square pixel progressive scan camera is used).

PULNiX America, Inc. is the World Leader in progressive scan technology. This company was the first to understand the necessity of creating special cameras for ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) applications. Progressive scan technology is necessary primarily to increase a field of view.

PULNiX has developed two types of traffic cameras for ITS applications. One is the TM-9701TC, which is 768 x 480 pixels with a 4:3 aspect ratio and the TM-1001TC having 1K x 1K pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio. PULNiX also creates the new 2K x 1K camera with 16 : 9 aspect ratio.

 This picture is taken from article, of mentioned above. Note. In the article USA license plates are used which are of a different size.

 

 

This picture is taken from same article.

The summary Table 1 contains results of calculations for various systems and cameras. Note: Russian license plates contain small character, which are 75% of standard. Therefore the table contains separate results for Russian license plates.

 

 

Table 1. Width of a field of view (in meters)

 

Systems

Standard

Camera

768x288

Progressive

Scan Camera

768x576

Progressive

Scan Camera

1Kx1K

Progressive

Scan Camera

2Kx1K

Talon

(Europe)

2.00m *

15 pixels

4.00m **

15 pixels

5.21m **

15 pixels

10.42m **

15 pixels

Talon

(USA)

1.44m *

15 pixels

2.88m **

15 pixels

3.75m **

15 pixels

7.50m **

15 pixels

IMPS

(Europe)

1.69m *

18 pixels

3.38m **

18 pixels

4.40m **

18 pixels

8.80m **

18 pixels

IMPS

(USA)

1.26m *

18 pixels

2.52m **

18 pixels

3.28m **

18 pixels

6.56m **

18 pixels

Article

(Europe)

_ 2.70m

22.5 pixels

3.51m

22.5 pixels

7.02m

22.5 pixels

Article

(USA)

_ 1.95m

22.5 pixels

2.53m

22.5 pixels

5.06m

22.5 pixels

CarFlow

(Europe)

3.79m

8 pixels

5.78m

10.5 pixels

7.52m

10.5 pixels

15.04m

10.5 pixels

CarFlow

(USA)

2.77m

8 pixels

4.17m

10.5 pixels

5.43m

10.5 pixels

10.83m

10.5 pixels

CarFlow

(Russia)

3.03m

10 pixels

4.33m

14 pixels

5.64m

14 pixels

11.28m

14 pixels

* - There are no data whether the double resolution on a horizontal is used.

** - These result are calculated from the assumption that at work with the

standard camera (768x288) the double resolution on a horizontal is not

used (384x288 is used only). Otherwise a field of view will be less.

 MegaPixel continually searches for other ways to increase a field of view. Today MegaPixel is testing the CarFlow II. In this system two synchronous standard cameras and one Image Processor MegaFrame-4 are used. The fields of view of the two cameras are overlapped. The resulting field of view of the system reaches 5.5m (for Russian license plates). The variants of parallel work two and more MegaFrame-4 for acceleration of work of system and increase of a field of view (at connection more then two cameras) are investigated.

 Car Flow II

 Speed of Processing

One of the most important characteristics of a license-plate recognition system is the speed of processing. In MegaPixel's systems the original neuro-like algorithm of license plate detection is used. The algorithm works both for front and for rear license plates. The special external trigger is not necessary. This is very important for systems with a wide field of view, as there is often multiple vehicles in one image.

The MegaPixel's algorithm is multizoned - up to 16 zones of license plates can be detected simultaneously. The speed of processing does not depend on number of the detected zones.

The processing time for CarFlow is 40ms,

The processing time for CarFlow II is 60ms.

After detection of a zone, the image of a license plate (192x24x8bit) is preprocessed. Removal of false detection, cleaning, definition of type - black or white, expansion and binarisation functions are performed.

The processing time for removal of false detection is 0.5ms.

The complete preprocessing time for one zone is 3.0ms.

The final process is Optical Character Recognition (OCR). The processing time is approximately 20ms. All processing times are given for Pentium II/ 400 MHz processor. For comparison in system IMPS: "Response Time - time taken to read the plate number. This ranges from 0.4 to 2 seconds, configurable".

Contrast of a License Plate

Another important parameter of an LPR-system is minimal contrast of the image of a license plate. Talon defines "Contrast" as, "The difference between average character intensity and average plate intensity must be greater than 25% of difference between peak black and peak white luminance signals".

Using this definition of contrast, MegaPixel's systems can work with 5%-contrast images of license plates.

 

5%-contrast license plate

 Maximal Speed of a Vehicle

What is the maximal speed of a vehicle can be? This value depends from many conditions.

The figure illustrates typical installation of a camera for LPR-system.

X - look down angel;

L - field of view on a horizontal (car flow direction);

H - field of view on a vertical.

The LPR-system should, at minimum, capture one image of the license plate of passing vehicle. Therefore maximal speed S should be limited so that in detection cycle time T the vehicle passed distance no more then L:

Then:

C - height of characters (meters);

P - resolution (pixels per character);

V - vertical resolution of a camera (for CCIR - 288 pixels, halfframe).

( V - P ) means, that license plate should be inside a field of view completely.

The following is the resulting formula for calculation of maximum allowable vehicle speed:

Note: This formula is simplified and excludes some geometrical details. But under conditions:

it works rather precisely.

Table 2 contains results of calculations of maximal vehicle speed S for MegaPixel's systems (Russian license plates - 10 pixels per character) at various values of detection cycle time T and look down angel X.

Table 2. MegaPixel's systems, maximal vehicle speed S (in Km/hour)

X (degree) L (miter) T = 40ms T = 60ms T = 80ms T=100ms T=120ms
20 6.03 543 362 272 217 181
25 4.71 424 283 112 170 141
30 3.80 342 228 171 137 114
35 3.14 282 188 141 113 94
40 2.62 236 157 118 94 79
45 2.20 198 132 99 79 66

Table 3 contains results of calculations of maximal vehicle speed S for IMPS system (European license plates - 18 pixels per character) at various values of detection cycle time T and look down angel X.

Note: the best T for IMPS is 400ms. The values 100ms and 200ms are taken from assumption, that the time of detection is less then complete cycle.

Table 3. IMPS system, maximal vehicle speed S (in Km/hour)

X (degree) L (miter) T = 100ms T = 200ms T = 400ms
20 3.35 120 60 30
40 1.45 52 26 13

Thus it is possible to assume, that basically IMPS can work with external triggers only (for example, inductive loop sensors).

Camera Installation

The author of the Pulnix  Article writes, "The typical look down angle is 40 degrees to avoid blocking the view by the following car". However, it is possible to object, following:

    1. The large look down angle does not solve the problem completely.
    2. The vertical size of a license plate decreases proportionally cosX (cos40 = 0.77). Therefore it is necessary to increase the optical resolution. That will result in reduction of a width of a field of view.
    3. Not all license plates are fixed strictly vertically (at least in Russia). Some are inclined to horizontal plane. At the large look down angle such plates cannot be read.

Usually in MegaPixel's LPR-systems a lookdown angle from 20 up to 30 degrees are used (but large angles also work). Therefore the system has time to catch same license plate several times. The special algorithm uses it for increase of accuracy of recognition. The accuracy for Russian license plates is from 95% up to 98%.

The Talon system also uses a smaller look-down angle: "Dip: Angle of camera boresight to horizontal should not exceed 20degrees It somewhat limits the system. Besides there are two limitations: "Skew: Angle of camera boresight to vehicle path should not exceed 20 degrees". Rotation: Must not exceed ±2degrees (unless rotation compensation enabled)".

The same parameters for MegaPixel's system are: skew up to 45 degrees, rotation up to ±10 degrees.

There is an exact dependence of a rotation-angle R on a dip-angles X and a skew-angle Y. It is geometrical distortions. But it is not a real rotation; it is a skew in a vertical direction.

 

 

Original image  / Skew image (20 degree)

 Table 4 contains values a rotation-angle R as function from a dip-angles X and a skew-angle Y.

 Table 4. Rotation-angle R (degree)

 

Y

X

20 25 30 35 40 45
20 7.1 8.7 10.3 11.8 13.2 14.4
25 9.1 11.2 13.1 15.0 16.7 18.3
30 11.2 13.7 16.1 18.3 20.4 22.2
35 13.5 16.5 19.3 21.9 24.2 26.3
40 16.0 19.5 22.8 25.7 28.3 30.7
45 18.9 22.9 26.6 29.8 32.7 35.3

 For a stationary system these angles can be compensated for when the camera is installed. But for mobile systems, the new detection and compensation algorithms are necessary. Recently, MegaPixel developed a special mobile system for police cars in which the camera could rotate around a vertical axis and read license plates as they come in its field of view.

 

System Integration

MegaPixel has been successful working with system integrators. In Russia the strategic partner of Megapixel is company-integrator JCS Rossi.

For the System Integrator, MegaPixel offers the standard set: the Image Processor MegaFrame-4 board (boards) plus the DLL-software kernel (Borland C++). MegaPixel understands that a system integrator can make system interface better and faster (including use of OCR). MegaPixel stands ready to modify its software and the hardware to meet the business requirements of its customers. MegaPixel also welcomes joint projects.

 

Summary Characteristics

Character's resolution 10 pixel
Zone number up to 16
Speed of processing:
 
Detection time (CarFlow) 40ms
Detection time (CarFlow II) 60ms

Preprocessing time 3ms per zone

OCR-time 20ms

Dip-angles X 15-45 degree

Skew-angle Y 0-45 degree

Rotation-angle R up to ±10 degree

Note: all data are given for Russian license plates.

Video Surveillance Motion Detector System

MegaSense-8

MegaSense-8 is the MegaPixel's soft/hardware PC-compatible system intended to solve problems of security, supervision, registration and control of access. The system is implemented with the use of the latest neuro-like algorithms of digital image processing and high-speed hardware developed by MegaPixel.

MegaSense-8

Basic functions

1. High-selective detection of movement

2. Wide capabilities of registrating videodata:

3. Enhanced means of visualization and processing of videodata:

4. Wide capabilities of generating spoken messages and controlling external executive devices:

 

System specifications

The system provides the following specifications:

The main feature of this system is the use of neuro-like algorithms. The system functions without regard for changes of average brightness or contrast. I it maintains positions of object contours that allows it to avoid false alarms. For example, the system copes with two-multiple jumps of brightness, which can occur at work with luminescent illumination, at the value of a camera shutter - 1/500.

While the MegaSense system was developed as security system, the principles incorporated in it can be used for creation ITS-systems: red-light running, speeding, rail crossing violations, toll violations, antiterror application, incident detection etc.

MegaPixel is committed to assisting it partners and customers adapt this new technology to meet their business needs.

MegaPixel Ltd.
Krylatskiye Holmy st., 35-4-790, Moscow, 121614, Russia.
Tel/fax: +7 (095) 412-94-22
e-mail routs@dialup.ptt.ru

 

Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc.
One Richmond Square
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 331-9640
Fax: (401) 331-7319
www.nestor.com

 

Poltech

CORPORATE PROFILE

POLTECH International Limited (POLTECH) listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (PLL) in July 1998. POLTECH has recognised that business opportunities in provision of dedicated products and services to local and international policing jurisdictions are best developed through the transparent requirements of a public company.

POLTECH's key business objective is to establish itself as a world class developer, manufacturer and supplier of products and services associated with policing, law enforcement and security industries. The company's core product range includes:

LaserCam (Mobile Speed Camera System)
Condor (Fixed - static - speed camera systems)
Centaur (Red light/Speed Camera System)
Minotaur (Adjudication /Infringement System)
CiberImage (Composite Identification by Electronic Reconstruction)
(click on any product to download a PDF version of the Product Fact Sheet)

The company has entered into commercial agreements with several Australian Police Forces, the National Institute of Forensic Science and has signed strategic agreements with major international suppliers to the policing community in forensic products and IT systems.

POLTECH has other significant opportunities to adapt and commercialise its patented digital imaging technology to the surveillance, monitoring and security industries. POLTECH has already identified a number of industries where the technological advantage of digital imaging technology provides a base for integration into an increasingly computer oriented society.

Condor - Fixed Site Digital Speed Camera

The Condor Speed Camera System is a fixed site system that combines the very latest in digital image capture with in road speed sensors. The combination of a multi lens digital camera and a three cable in road Piezo electric sensor configuration allows optimum application for a variety of sites and lane configurations.

The unique feature of the Condor is the dual or multi lens digital camera that is used to record the infringement. A wide angle lens captures an image of the vehicle and its placement on the roadway at the time of offence and the telephoto lens ensures effective identification of the targetted vehicle in the appropriate lane.

By using Piezo electric sensors and a multi lens camera configuration, up to eight lanes can be covered by one Condor installation. This instrument makes use of multi processor control technology and performs two independent speed measurements from three cables.

A further benefit of the Condor system is that it can be used for both speed and red light offence detection applications or a combination of both simultaneously.


Centaur - Digital Red Light Camera System

Centaur RLC system utilizes the latest in color digital image capture camera technology for enforcement of red light violations. Camera features include the automatic recording of progressive color digital images providing conclusive evidence of the infringement including the red light time and other details necessary for prosecution.

As an option, real-time monitoring of the intersection through the RLC system can be provided. This would be beneficial for security and public safety considerations, as in the case of identifying traffic accidents or congestion.

A further benefit of the Centaur Red Light Camera System is that by utilizing POLTECH's Condor configuration it can be used for both speed and red light offence detection applications or a combination of both simultaneously.
 

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Peter King: Chairman
Michael D. Walsh: Managing Director
John A. Nissen: Director
Michael D. McDonald: Director
Postal Address: Level 54 Rialto Building, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3000.
Phone: (03) 9629-3111 International Phone: (+613) 9629-3111
Fax: (03) 9629-6050 International Fax: (+613) 9629-6050

Perceptics Corporation

Product(s): License Plate Reader and Automatic Container Code Reader Description: The real-time reading capabilities of the Perceptics License Plate and Container Code Readers provide automatic vehicle and container code identification in multiple applications:

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Perceptics' LPR is comprised of a state-of-the-art imaging system and innovative decision-tree technology, and can be integrated into existing systems to expand their accuracy and capabilities or linked to databases for immediate access of current file information. An on-board operating system allows the LPR to operate in a stand-alone or background mode, while our Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) guarantees correct reads despite variations in font, syntax, size, perspective and tilt.

 
 
 
 
For More Information Call: 800-448-8544 (US only) or 865-966-9200 
FAX: 865-966-9330 
eMail: sales@perceptics.com
Internet Address: www.perceptics.com

 

Pulnix ITS

"Your Partner In Vision Innovation"


Electronic Toll Collection. Speed limit and red light violation enforcement. Traffic flow analysis and management. These and other Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications offer a unique set of challenges to the ITS camera and system provider.

PULNiX specializes in miniaturized, rugged, high resolution video camera systems and peripherals for ITS applications. The pioneer in interline progressive scan technology for high speed image capture, PULNiX now offers an expanded line of cutting edge ITS video imaging systems and equipment.

PULNiX provides cameras, components and subsystems for larger ITS related systems. These include high resolution video cameras, ambient light sensing devices, high speed fiber optic digital transmission systems, complete license plate reading subsystems, vehicle matching subsystems and intersection enforcement systems. PULNiX "partners" with system integrators to determine the best technology and most effective solution for ITS application requirements. Working directly with customers, we can recommend system solutions as well as provide R&D evaluations for new technical approaches.

PULNiX - TECHNOLOGY, RELIABILITY and VALUE.

We work closely with ITS system integrators and implement special R&D projects to develop the most cost-effective, reliable solutions to specific ITS projects. We design to meet the customer's system objectives, whether the objective be reductions in violation rates, increased public safety or revenue generation.

Eye and Brain "Intelligence"

Effective intelligent transportation systems must have the ability to remotely control camera functions to provide optimal imaging relative to the prevailing ambient conditions.

Field-Proven Accuracy and Reliability

PULNiX's ITS video technology has been perhaps the most field-tested throughout the world. Beyond merely proving a high level of accuracy, the result has been the development of a unique method of evaluation that can be used to establish a business model for using this technology to determine the actual operational costs of running the system.

For ITS sales, please Contact PULNiX in Sunnyvale, California at the number below.

Toll-Free (800) 445-5444

You may also send email to PULNiX. Please include "ATT: ITS" in your subject line.

Redflex

Redflex traffic safety enforcement products range from high-resolution digital cameras to automated processing systems built to manage millions of violation images every year.

Digital SMARTCAMs

Digital SMARTCAM provides the core imaging technology for Redflex' suite of digital traffic cameras. The product of a three-year Redflex research and development program, SMARTCAMs were created just for traffic enforcement.

By eliminating the film processing delays and costs they allow quick turnaround between violation and ticketing.

By encrypting images and data at the point of capture they ensure additional security for primary violation evidence.

And by capturing full-color, high-resolution, high contrast images (embedded with 256 character Databoxes in the image headers) they maximize ticket issuance and minimize driver challenges.

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Key SMARTCAM Performance features:

  • High-resolution digital imaging at 10 bits per channel, giving 1 billion colors
  • 65dB dynamic range giving excellent image contrast
  • Sustainable imaging rates at two frames per second or better
  • Electronic shuttering eliminates mechanical wear and tear
  • Remote operation of fixed site systems for instant performance checks, on-line communication of encrypted images and data, and remote automatic control of lenses

 Digital SMARTCAMRED

Digital SMARTCAMred Red Light Camera Systems include several SMARTCAMs (each with a specific imaging task); fast flash illumination at 1/2600 second with 250 millisecond ultra-fast recycle; and high-performance processors for image and data management and remote communication. Green-light cycle delay-signal is optional. All-weather, bullet-resistant enclosures are double-walled for temperature control and security.

 Digital SMARTCAMSPEED

Mobile Digital SMARTCAMspeed traffic cameras are mounted in enforcement vehicles. Special Deployment Computer screens allow operator's to 'see' the camera's field of view allowing immediate systems adjustments to maximize enforcement. Images and data are stored to 2G JAZ discs for transport or communication to the ticketing facility.

Fixed-site SMARTCAMSPEED systems are permanently installed at speed-related accident 'black-spots' or in tunnels for speed enforcement. As with SMARTCAMred, on-line communication enables remote operations, performance checks and transfer of encrypted image and data evidence for quick ticketing turnaround.

 Dual-Camera Systems (red-light or speed)

Dual.jpg (60551 bytes)Mobile Digital SMARTCAMSPEED system for enforcement of moving violations gives:

  • Frontal scene and face shots
  • Rear scene and rear-plate images

 Digital SMARTCAMATOLL

Digital SMARTCAMATOLL cameras are mounted at toll lanes to record plate images of vehicles without current e-tags or correct toll payments and communicate these for quick-response processing.

 TRAFFIC CAMERA OFFICE PROCESSING SYSTEMS enable efficient processing and management of violation evidence.

Redflex Citation and Notice Processing Systems are applied in the world's leading traffic processing centers. The three largest systems built by Redflex can manage a total of more than 4 million violation incidents each year.

 Smart-IP Systems automatically process images from any current traffic camera (digital and/or film), find and 'read' the licence plate and match these against registered owner details retrieved from Motor Vehicle Registration databases.


Printing violation images and data onto Notices discourages driver challenges and maximizes paid citations.

Court systems can supply encrypted original violation files and other evidence on-line or in print format.

Complete 'audit-chains' record each and every access on a violation history, creating total Chain of Evidence for prosecution.

 

 

Redflex is

THE FIRST U.S. VENDOR TO OPERATE ALL-DIGITAL PHOTO ENFORCEMENT

systems to ticket traffic violators.

IT ALSO OPERATES THE LONGEST-ESTABLISHED U.S. TRAFFIC TICKETING FACILITY.

Web Site: www.redflex.com

Email: information@redflex.com

 

Sodi

Sodi is an Italian manufacturer which produces the AutoStop K20. According to the manufacturer:

autk20.jpg (6129 bytes)AUTOSTOP K20 is a portable instrument for the photographic recording of traffic offences taking place at light-controlled crossroads.
The reduced dimensions of AUTOSTOP K 20 allows it to be installed at prearranged stations in 30 seconds. This implies a drastic reduction of overhead expenses for fixed installations and high flexibility of use. In particular, as AUTOSTOP K 20 is easily movable from one crossroad to another, it makes traffic control unforeseeable by road users.
AUTOSTOP K 20 is able to provide a multiple photographic evidence of the dynamics of accidents caused by vehicles crossing through the red-light."

AUTOSTOP K20 is a portable instrument for the photographic recording of traffic offences taking place at light-controlled crossroads.
The reduced dimensions of AUTOSTOP K 20 allows it to be installed at prearranged stations in 30 seconds. This implies a drastic reduction of overhead expenses for fixed installations and high flexibility of use. In particular, as AUTOSTOP K 20 is easily movable from one crossroad to another, it makes traffic control unforeseeable by road users.
AUTOSTOP K 20 is able to provide a multiple photographic evidence of the dynamics of accidents caused by vehicles crossing through the red-light."

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For more information, please contact:

Sodi Scientifica S.p.A.

Via Poliziano, 20
50040 Settimello di Calenzano
Florence ITALY
info@sodi.com
Voice .....+39 55 88.73.317
fax .........+39 55 88.73.140


TraffiPax  a Division of ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH

ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH is a subsidiary of  RMH Rothe Mueller Holding, Deizisau, Germany

RMH Rothe Mueller Holding, Deizisau, Germany manufactures the RobotT camera which is used by several companies. The Robot camera is well known for it durability and accuracy. During the cold war it was a preferred device used by the East German secret intelligence, STASI. ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH now sells a digital camera as well as the wet film based Robot.

traffiphot III-G

Red Light Monitor
with Speed Indication

[note: see traffiphot III-SR below]


traffiphot III-G running red light, caught in actionThe TRAFFIPHOT III-G offers new possibilities in the surveillance of signal controlled intersections and level crossings, i.e.:

  • Red light monitoring
  • Red light plus speed monitoring
  • Speed monitoring during green

All cars disregarding the red light are automatically detected by the TRAFFIPHOT III-G and are photographically recorded.

 

traffiphot unitWith an optional speed limit setting the camera can be triggered by cars exceeding the preselected limit. This feature is also useful to avoid "creeping" vehicles being registered thus preventing the release of unwanted pictures. The facility ensures that only serious and dangerous red light runners are caught. Furthermore, permanent triggering of the unit in peak traffic conditions or during traffic congestion in the area of the intersection can be avoided. Only clear and indisputable photographs are recorded which results in a fast and most effective administration of the offences.

traffiphot III-G rear panelThe speed threshold is adjustable in 1 km (1 mph) steps from 20 to 255 km/h (15 to 150 mph) so that a best possible adaptation to the local traffic conditions is guaranteed.

Each infringement is registered on two consecutive pictures displaying the relevant data, time, date, photo number, red start time, etc., the car speed and the speed limit can also be displayed on the upper margin of the photo. The speed information, however, can optionally be suppressed.

The interval between the first and the second exposure can be adjusted between 0.5 and 5 seconds in order to meet the specific requirements of the intersection or traffic conditions.

Should the driver's identification be required, the TRAFFIPHOT III-G can also be employed as a frontal photography unit showing a clear image of the driver's face.

control and operating panel
Principal of the speed measurement

The speed measurement facility in the TRAFFIPHOT III-G is effected by two induction loops which are laid parallel, subsurface in the wearing course 1.5m between the leading edges. The distance-time equation then gives the car speed. The calculated speed is the basis for triggering the camera when the set threshold has been exceeded.

Memory Card

The TRAFFIPHOT III-G can optionally be supplied with an integrated memory card system which allows a simultaneous recording of all relevant data not only on the film but also on a memory card which facilitates the data processing. The input of the car number plate is the only manual action required for printing a warning or a summons to the car owner, provided the corresponding PC has direct access to a database where all cars are registered.

traffiphot III-SR

Photographic Red Light and Speed Enforcement Camera

 
The most advanced Technology for Effective Red Light and Speed Enforcement

traffiphot III-SR


The TRAFFIPHOT III-SR unit permits the monitoring of both redlight and speed offences, using the latest technological developments from the pioneers of camera enforcement. The TRAFFIPHOT III-SR fully addresses the exacting demands of both Police and Municipal Authorities alike.

The essential features of an effective and rational system have been created in the TRAFFIPHOT III-SR following a close cooperation with the end users:

  • simple and easy to operate
  • fully automatic, microprocessor-controlled operation
  • continued operation independent of weather conditions, using an efficient heating and cooling system for temperature ranges from -20 degrees C to +60 degrees C (-4 degrees F to +140 degrees F)
  • adapts to the most various measuring sites and local conditions
  • universal use for rear and frontal photography
  • facility to select a defined perfect photographic position so that all vehicles are captured on the same spot
  • 800-1200 frames photo recording capacity by use of a 30m-100 ft film magazine (45m - 150 ft with polyester film)
  • conclusive photographic evidence from the patented system of superimposed measuring data (fotoscript system)
  • effective exposure control and the facility to adjust the flash intensity separately for the 1st and 2nd picture
  • control of the program data on large, easy to read LCD-display
  • possibility of setting 2 locking times per day and for 7 days a week
  • integrated traffic counter for statistics
  • a release lock can be activated for vehicles which only partly cross the stop line but do not actually commit a red light offence

    Optional: Storage of the superimposed data on Memory Card, simultaneous monitoring of several traffic lanes with different traffic light phases

The unit consists of a fixed weatherproof outer housing and a slide-in inner housing with photo unit, control unit and panel, loop detector and flash system.
The entire inner housing can be easily removed from the outer housing without unplugging cables. Only one inner housing is generally necessary for the concentrated monitoring of different intersections.

traffiphot III-SR inside mounting cabinet

Red light monitoring with speed measurement

The TRAFFIPHOT III-SR records all vehicles crossing the stop line during the red phase of a traffic light.

The TRAFFIPHOT III-SR is connected to the control unit of the traffic light and activated during the red light time.

The triggering of the unit and the speed measurement are achieved by means of one, two or three pairs of induction loops, depending on the number of traffic lanes. The loops are embedded in the road surface near the stop line.

traffiphot III-SR panel

The unit has a speed measuring range of 1 to 400 km/h (1-250 mph). The speed limit which will trigger the camera can be set in 1 km/h /1 mph steps.

When a vehicle crosses the induction loops during the red phase the first picture is taken instantly, or after a preset delay time has elapsed.

A second picture is taken automatically as proof that the vehicle has actually crossed the stop line.

truck approaching red lightThe interval between the pictures can be set within a range from 0.5 to 10 seconds. It is also possible, as an alternative, to configure the unit in such a way that the vehicles on the second photograph are always taken on a predetermined photographic position (fixed photo).

 

truck running red lightAll details for the prosecution are contained in a a data line printed in the upper edge of the photograph: distance between the leading edges of the loops, time and date of the offence, a code number, the amber and red start time of the traffic light, a photo number with indication for the 1st and the 2nd picture (if applicable, also on additional pictures of a queue of vehicles or multi-axled vehicles), the measured speed, the speed limit on the site (when the speed measurement function is activated), and the indication of the traffic lane.

Automatic speed measurement during the amber and green phase

The speed measurement is achieved by means of two induction loops laid in the roadway. The correct speed is determined from the time between pulses of the crossing of a vehicle.

The TRAFFIPHOT III-SR unit accuracy for speed measurement is generally within the following tolerances:

+/- 3 km/h         up to 100 km/h
+/- 3 %         above 100 km/h

just another speeding truckThe speed which has been measured is compared with the preset speed limit of the measuring site.

When the speed of the vehicle is higher than the speed limit the camera is released. The measured vehicle with clearly legible car number plate and all data is shown on the photographic picture. As an option the unit can be programmed to take a second picture of a speed violation.

If an identification of the driver is desired, the TRAFFIPHOT III-SR can be installed so that it takes frontal photographs of the vehicle and driver.

 

Installation Diagram

traffiphot III-SR frontal photography installation diagram

traffiphot III-SR rear photography installation diagram

U.S. Distributors
Traffipax, Inc.
120 Liberty Square
Danvers, MA 01923
Toll Free: 1-877-TrafPax
Phone: 1-978-762-5495
Fax: 1-978-964-0541
President: Douglas Baumoel

Speed Violation Products

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What is Photo-LIDAR?

Photo-LIDAR is the new generation replacement for the older Photo-Radar systems. LIDAR uses an IR Pulsed Laser Diode to measure speed, distance and direction. By using beam width of less than one-degree, an accuracy level is achieved that can not be reached by the older radar systems. As the beam crosses the traffic lanes, it can only target one vehicle at a time and minimize the possibility of false readings. The beam can also be "gated" so that only vehicles within a set of distances will be read. The other feature of LIDAR is that a vehicle traveling in only one direction can be captured by the system, if desired.

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In the Auto-Trax Photo-LIDAR system, the unit is mounted in parallel with a high-definition digital video camera and a mobile computer system. Photo's are taken of both the front (face) and rear (plate) of the vehicle in violation. Non violating vehicles are also counted and timed for demographic purposes only. The unit is fully digital and uses no film or tape.

The software comes in two parts. The first is the mobile software. It controls the cameras and strobe then stores the violation related information, such as images, speed, time, location, and images along with other pertinent information. The second program, on a separate computer, is used to produce the warnings, citations, and assorted reports. All printed materials are able to be printed in color as well as black and white. More detailed information can be obtained by using the e-mail form at the end of any page.

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       Mobile (auto) screen "live video" view Base station screen detail.

Key Benefits of Photo LIDAR

  • Extremely easy to use software
  • Produce citations, warnings, reports, graphs, financial and demographic information
  • Highly accurate laser beam control
  • Very reasonable purchase cost ( under 60K )
  • All revenue goes directly to the municipality (not a leasing/service company)
  • Can pay for itself in less than 3 months
  • High community acceptance (operated by and for the community)

Link To Applied Concepts, Inc.

  • The Radar and Lidar Company, Stalker

Link To Kustom Signals, Inc.

  • A Subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment, Inc., KUSTOM

 

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Contact Information
Ingram Technologies, LLC
West Valley City, Utah 84120
 

Poltech

POLTECH's digital image capture technology is called "the System". The System's digital imaging utilises a computer to record what a camera views directly as a computer file. In simple terms, the computer records a value for each pixel or dot, which makes up the image you see on the computer (in the same fashion that a computer works). The image can then be treated in the same fashion as any normal computer file, i.e. printed out as a hard copy; transmitted to another computer by landline, modem or satellite link; or stored either on a disc or tape. The 'trigger' for the System is designed to provide optimal efficiency for the particular application; and may include: laser gun, radar gun or underground loop system (traffic enforcement applications), motion detector (surveillance applications) and optical character recognition equipment (security applications).

 Modular in design, the System can vary according to the requirements or specifications of a particular project and can be configured as either a portable, mobile or fixed site system. Various components of the System may be selected to suit customer requirements, for example, in traffic infringement applications, whilst a laser gun may be used, the System is also flexible enough to be adapted to operate with a customer's existing stock of speed detection devices such as radar or road sensors.

 The System has distinct advantages over alternative technology. For instance in the speed camera market, the technology utilised in the System makes conventional 35mm film based speed camera systems virtually obsolete.

 The System, being digital, allows facilities which could not be catered for with the current technology. With the System, it is possible to introduce "real-time" mass processing. This can be achieved via the digital image capture of infringements being transmitted to central locations for immediate processing via the telephone network or radio link.

Product Description: Digital Image Capture System

Portable Field Computer & Software

Computer & Image Processing Software

Additional Components

Set-Up Time and Modes of Operation

Testing and Verification of Accuracy

Digital Imaging vs. Physical Mediums of Image Storage

Operational and Storage Costs

Processing Costs

Current Applications


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Postal Address: Level 54 Rialto Building, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3000.

Phone: (03) 9629-3111 International Phone: (+613) 9629-3111

Fax: (03) 9629-6050 International Fax: (+613) 9629-6050

 


Toll Violation Products


Asia Vision Technology Ltd

The Company

Asia Vision Technology Ltd. is a system developer of advanced computer vision technology. Established in 1997, we have proven our patented technology and its applications in the global marketplace. Our goal is to make available our technology to a worldwide market by licensing it and our products to system integrators and business partners.

Current Products and Applications

VECON-VIS - An automatic vehicle license plate recognition system.
When installed at parking lots, highways, tunnels, border checkpoints, etc., VECON-VIS can automatically recognize, verify, and store the license plate number of any passing vehicle. It is extremely useful for parking lot management, law enforcement, and toll road fee collection.

VECON-CON - An automatic reading system for shipping container ID numbers.
VECON-CON can automatically recognize, verify, and store the container ID's of any passing container. It is extremely useful for container terminals and depots.

ITEYES - An intelligent traffic monitoring and control system
ITEYES is our new intelligent system that can monitor road situations and control traffic flows on a dynamic basis. It is most suitable for cities that have heavy road congestion and air pollution problems.

Current Market Place

We have successful implementations of the above products in the following areas:

  • Law enforcement,
  • Public transportation
  • Airports traffic monitoring,
  • Commercial and residential parking lot monitoring,
  • Shopping malls traffic management,
  • Toll roads, and
  • Container freight terminals.

Our current users include Hong Kong Police Force, Mass Transit Railway Corp, the Hong Kong New Airport, international container terminals in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Europe, and a number of commercial parking lots.

Benefits

Our products effectively reduce manpower, save time, and avoid human errors in activities that normally demand repetitive use of human eyes. Examples are checking of license plate numbers in parking lots and highways, logging of freight container ID, monitoring of traffic. Use of the VECON-VIS, VECON-CON and ITEYES are ideal solutions for users who value efficiency, security, and use of information technology in their operations.

Features of Our Products

* Automatic recognition of all alphanumeric and Chinese characters printed on license plates on both stationary and moving vehicles
* Automatic recognition of freight container ISO codes including check digits printed on both stationary and moving cargo container
* 24 hour non-stop operation
* Based on patented technology
* Advanced neural network to ensure high accuracy and fast processing time
* Reading license plates and container ISO codes of all formats (horizontal or vertical)
* Automatic storage of all license plate numbers, container codes, and vehicle images
* Count the number cars and its flow direction and average speeds within a road section
* Friendly user-interface for operators
* Configurable system that can be integrated with user's business flow and information system

Our Services

Asia Vision Technology can provide consultation, training services, development support and maintenance services.

To Contact

Asia Vision Technology Limited

Phone     :         (852) 2319-2648
Fax     :             (852) 2319-2665
Email     :           avinfo@asiavision.com.hk
Web     :            http://www.asiavision.com.hk
Address     :     1/F, Hong Kong Industrial Technology Centre,
                        72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
                         Hong Kong
Email:                avinfo@asiavision.com.hk

 

Computer Recognition Systems, Inc.

Computer Recognition Systems, Inc.  provides video based traffic monitoring and control systems for a variety of applications. This section reviews the current projects underway in the Americas and/or those recently completed, and a brief mention of some new ventures abroad.

The projects are broken down by application category and by state/country.


Electronic Tolling Violation Enforcement Systems

Massachusetts

Completed installation of four (4) lanes of toll violation enforcement at the Ted Williams Tunnel for the Massachusetts Turnpike. The system was installed under subcontract to MFS Transportation. The system includes a single Image Capture System (ICS) unit equipped with real-time JPEG compression modules to capture four (4) violation images of each vehicle along with the violation file received from the MFS lane controllers. The violation data is then moved over a local network to a violation Image Data and Storage Computer (IDSC) where the files are stored to a removable SyQuest optical disk cartridge. The cartridge is then transferred to the MassPike processing center for review on a Violation Review Workstation (VRW). The system has been tested to better than 99% manual review on unobstructed images. The following is a sample image from this system (most violators do not provide their name and phone number on the back of the vehicle).  CRS provides maintenance for the complete Electronic Toll Collection System.
 
TWT Violation Image

Note: The Vehicle shown is not necessarily a violator.

California

Completed installation and testing of four (4) lanes of toll violation enforcement system with MFS Transportation on the Caltrans ATCAS project at the Carquinez Bridge. The system included an Image Capture System (ICS) that combined real-time JPEG compression of color cameras looking across the entire lane with a black and white camera with a five and a half foot field of view to acquire an image capable of being read by an automatic license plate reading system. Each ICS unit handles six (6) lanes and twelve (12) total cameras. A License Plate Reading (LPR) system and a Violation Review Workstation (VRW) complete the Violation Enforcement System equipment suite.  The license plate reading system was tested to a reading accuracy of 70% of all vehicle types over day and night conditions.
 
 

VRW Screen
 The screen at left shows the Violation Review Workstation (VRW) functions. This is a Windows 3.1 implementation, later version are available for NT Workstation 4.0. The image shows a nighttime color image (JPEG) in the upper right. The review workstation plate enhancement features in the center, a real-time pop up window in the upper left showing the current violation and the automatic plate read, and typical file handling facilities in the lower right. All of these features are running simultaneously on the system.
 

 Maine

CRS has assisted with a Violation Enforcement Systems (VES) for AT/COMM covering thirty-two (32) lanes for the Maine Turnpike. The project is complete. CRS provides technical assistance in system design, cameras and lighting. CRS made adjustments to the cameras to deal with the wide range of dynamic imaging conditions encountered.

New Jersey

CRS has installed a Violation Enforcement System (VES) consisting of sixteen (16) lanes with MFS Transportation on the South Jersey Transportation Authority's Atlantic City Expressway. The system consists of the CRS Image Capture System (ICS), and Image Network Server (INS) and a Image Review Station (IRS). Three (3) ICS units are installed two (2) four (4) lane versions, and one (1) eight (8) lane version. The ICS is a nineteen (19) inch rack mount industrial computer based on the industry standard ISA bus. The INS is, also, an industrial PC is located in the Farley operations center and is connected over an ISDN TCP/IP connection to the Mays Landing, Egg Harbor and Pleasantville plazas. The INS acts as the repository for violation images and data and provides for expansion of additional plaza connections in the future. The Image Review Station is a WindowsNT Workstation 4.0 system that provides review and archiving of violation images and data to a JAZ drive and is connected directly to the INS at the Farley center.

Below is a set of sample images, that show off the real-time MJPEG features of the JADE module.

 
  Florida

CRS is under contract to Amtech on the Florida Department of Transportation's SunPass Project. The Violation Enforcement System (VES) involves, at this time, one hundred and eighty lanes (180) of VES equipment. This application will use high-definition television (HDTV) sensors to provide violation image capture and automatic license plate reading covering an entire lane with a single camera. The Image Capture System (ICS) and Violation Enforcement System Plaza Computer (VESPC) uses an ISA/PCI architecture running WindowsNT Workstation 4.0. In addition to the ICS and VESPC, CRS is providing an automatic license plate reading,  on an NT PC platform. The design, and development is complete and CRS is now in production with the high resolution Image Capture Systems.

The following are examples of the HDTV images captured during testing.   The images have been JPEG compressed.




Real-Time Travel Time Calculation and Border Crossing Route Optimization

Washington

CRS 19 inch Industrial ComputerCRS has delivered four license plate reading systems (NRS2) and provided training with Transfo to Washington State DOT (WashDOT).  The application involves license plate reading systems to calculate the travel times on two roads crossing from the United States (Washington) into Canada (British Columbia).  A variable message sign will be located at the fork in the road on the US side and provide the border transit times on the alternate routes.  A similar project on the Canadian side is under consideration.  The installation of the system will be later this year.

19 inch industrial rack mount chassis

See Transfomation Systems Web Site
http://www.transfo.com

 
 Video Based Intersection Control

Texas

CRS has delivered several Traffic Analysis Systems (TAS2) to Traffic Engineering and Controls.  The TAS2 is a machine vision system able to control intersections for the Texas Department of Transportation.  The TAS2 can also be used for vehicle traffic flow measurement.  CRS, Ltd. installed its first wide area detection systems in 1986.  The TAS2 can support as many as eight cameras with a single 19 inch industrial computers.

Traffic Surveys

CRS and Transfo have conducted a number of video based traffic surveys.  These customers include the USDOT, MPOs in Boston, Seattle, Lexington, Reno among others, numerous  state DOTs, A/E firms, CUTR at USF and others. Surveys have included travel-time, origin/destination, vehicle occupancy, ICC registrations, and vehicle classification surveys.  Transfo provides expert traffic engineering (led by Dr. Paul Shuldiner) to combine machine vision and expert analysis.

Viewer Screen

CRS Viewer Screen showing plate images, vehicle database matching tables and other GUI features.

See Transfomation Systems Web Site
http://www.transfo.com

 


 

 

 

CRS announces:

The World's Most Advanced Violation Enforcement System (VES):

Computer Recognition systems (CRS) has begun shipment of a new Image Capture and License Plate Reading System for traffic monitoring and control. The new products represent the current evolution of the CRS Violation Enforcement System (VES). The new VES products include a high resolution all digital version of the CRS Image Capture System (ICS) and the latest generation of the CRS license plate reading system. Computer Recognition Systems engineers developed the world's first license plate reading system in 1979 and the present CRS License Plate Reader takes advantage of more than one hundred man-years of plate reader system development.

The ICS units are capable of acquiring high-resolution (e.g. 1300 x 1024 and upwards) images at vehicle speeds well in excess of 100 miles per hour at any traffic volume. The ICS units make use of high resolution, all digital, fiber optic camera inputs. The ICS uses dynamic, automatic, remote control over most camera parameters to optimize performance. These features greatly improve image quality, reduce noise and simplify camera installation. The ICS units are based on the PCI bus architecture and use the CRS PCImageÔ series frame grabbers and the WindowsNT® operating system. The systems are packaged in industrial 19 inch rack mount enclosures and provide easy expansion and upgrade capabilities. A variety of configurable image buffering, camera control, compression, removable media and networking options are available to meet various customer needs. The latest version of the CRS license plate reading system is a software implementation for off-line use that automatically reads images from files over a network. It is available as an OCX for the WindowsNT® operating system. New features include state recognition, improved interactive configuration tools, large image format (4k x 4k) and a range of algorithm improvements to ensure that the CRS License Plate Reader continues to provide the best available performance.

639 Massachusetts Avenue 
Cambridge, MA 02139 
USA
Fishponds Close 
Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2QA 
ENGLAND
Phone: 617.491.7665 
Fax: 617.491.7753 
email: salcrsus@ix.netcom.com
Phone: 118.979.2077 
Fax: 118.977.4734 
email: anne@crs-vision.demon.co.uk

 

Technicon Digital Camera Enforcement Systems

Tecnicon has been delivering high resolution Digital Camera Enforcement Systems to the Intelligent Transportation industry since 1991. The Digital Camera Enforcement System functionality provides the evidence necessary to identify violators and deter repeat offenders. Authorities have used Tecnicon's Digital Camera Enforcement Systems to take violations to court and win.

Tecnicon has primarily implemented these systems in conjunction will highway Toll Revenue Collection applications. Tecnicon's Digital Camera Enforcement System has proven itself with over 250 units installed in the United States and Internationally.

Tecnicon has a Digital Camera Enforcement System installed at New York State Thruway (NYSTA) as part of their open highway evaluation system, which captures front and rear violation images using covert strobe illumination, and on the 11 lanes of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

1981 Mountain Road
Haymarket, VA 20169

Contact: Pamela A. Alonge
Voice: +1 703 754-0449
Fax: +1 703 754-0432

web: www.tecnicon.com
email: marketing@tecnicon.com

 

 


Backoffice

Mekel Technologies

Film Scanner 

M25400 Fact        M25400 Brochure

Film and Paper Transport Systems

Mekel's precision film transports are used extensively in film analyzers, format converters, graphics, cameras, animation tables and other film handling operations. Custom variations can be ordered for use as a projector or camera. The movements cover the range from Super 8 mm to 70 mm, all with dual-pin registration for absolute frame-to-frame accuracy. All movements  operate in either direction without compromise of registration accuracy, and are  available for use with unperforated film. Electronic control units with either manual or computer control interface

 

  • Automatic phototypesetter
  • Scanning
  • Multiple format precision movement
  • Medical application
  • Traffic Photo-citation
  • Movie film conversion

Mekel has manufactured a wide varity of custom film transports.

Examples of Mekel transports

Mekel film transport customers include: NASA, Defense Mapping  Agency, SAIC, Lockheed Martin, Contraves, Litton Electron Devices,  Xerox,  Polaroid, Ford Motor Company, Eastman Kodak, Edwards Air Force  Base, Eglin Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range, Alpharel,  National  Semiconductor, McDonnell Douglas, Westinghouse, Emerson  Electric, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Vannier Photelec,  University of Alabama, and 20th Century-Fox

Mekel Technology, Inc.
2800 Saturn St., Suite 150
Brea, CA 92821-6201

Phone: 714.996.5600
Fax: 714.996.5696
Web: www.mekel.com

Contact: Robin Juarez
Email: TransportInfo@mekel.com


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EZ Street Corporation's EZ StreetT Cold Asphalt is an advanced polymer-modified cold asphalt designed for permanent patching of potholes, utility cuts, large cracks and small overlays. With the advent of EZ StreetT , the Company and its founders, Dag and Lars Seagren bring an attractive blend of technology and marketing to the asphalt industry.

Design principles found within the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) protocol and advanced polymer technology, have been introduced and applied to EZ StreetT Cold Asphalt which has made it the product of choice for state DOT districts, municipalities and private sector users.

At home in Miami, Florida, Asphalt Research Technology uses the industry's most-advanced testing equipment and a highly regarded technical staff to design and implement practical asphalt solutions for pavement repair on a daily basis. Our marketing and sales department works closely with producers, distributors, and end-users to bring to market concepts and products that are exciting to sell and advantageous to use.

Take a further look down EZ StreetT... and introduce yourself to a concept and product that meets the needs of a diverse group of individuals and organizations involved in the total patching process.

EZ Street T, the first generation product of Asphalt Research Technology, Inc., is a technologically advanced, dense graded cold asphalt material.

Through the implementation of proprietary manufacturing processes and hot mix design methodology, EZ Street T becomes a totally-modified hot mix that is cold. The result, a permanent repair product that offers the same workability and appearance as hot mix, yet can afford benefits that its predecessor cannot:

  • no tack coat required
  • no long waits at hot mix plants
  • can be applied in water
  • requires no heat
  • minimal equipment
  • can be stockpiled on the job site
  • will not push, rut, or shove

Customers of this product comprise a wide cross section of users: DOT maintenance yards, cities, counties, and private contractors. Whether a project calls for bulk quantities or a packaged product, its needs are met through EZ Street Corporation's   growing network of producers and distributors.

EZ STREET CORPORATION
4649 Ponce de Leon, Suite 303
Miami, FL 33146
 
Telephone (305) 663-3090
Facsimile    (305) 663-0832
Toll-Free    (800) 734-1476
 

ASG, Inc

ASG offers a unique and innovative contribution to Police Radar Countermeasures in the form of a radar detector companion product - StealthGuard Car Wax. This  high performance car wax  marginally reduces a vehicle's radar cross section and the associated effective range of police radar on that vehicle. Besides this feature, it is also a top performing car wax. www.stealthguard.com

For more information contact:

Michael I. Sparks
Sales Manager, ASG, Inc.
http://www.aligned.com/
mike.sparks@aligned.com
p: (888) 302-7197 x.7704
p: (847) 879-7704
f: (800) 345-7255

 


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